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    Pioneer N50A-K Spotify

    I have just added this to my Naim and Rega setup but trying to add Spotify connect can anyone help. I have bought the Pioneer wireless adaptor and have it hooked up to my network and have the app on my HTC one m8 and Pioneer app to but can`t seem to get to stream. Am I missing a trick here ?
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    Dac Upgrade from Arcam Rdac To Audiolab M DAC

    Been having a think since last night. and I am going for the Rega DAC and also going to change Audiolabs for a 2nd hand Naim nait 5i italic amplifier which I can do straight away I will use my Marantz CD 63 KI as transport the the Rega DAC and I wwill in the next few months upgrade the speakers...
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    Dac Upgrade from Arcam Rdac To Audiolab M DAC

    I am wanting to update my Arcam rDAC to either the Rega DAC or the Adudiolab M DAC . I have an Audiollab 8000a mk2 and a 8000p bi amped linked to a pair of Monitor Audio BR5s . I have a Logitech Squeezbox Duet which I stream FLAC files from a WD NAS drive and also use Spotify Premium What are...
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    Level 1 upgrade to Marantz CD63 ki

    Thanks for the tips. I will send it of to fidelity as not confident with a soldering iron. I want the level 1 upgrade plus changing phono sockets as stock ones are crap , which ones should I go for? Also mains cable too
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    Level 1 upgrade to Marantz CD63 ki

    I would love to hear some opinions from people who have had this done before I decide . I am using the CD player with an rdac at the moment . I think the upgrade would improve things some what
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    Level 1 upgrade to Marantz CD63 ki

    I am considering getting a level one upgrade by Fidelity Audio on my Ki Sig . Have any members had this done and what did you notice the difference was . I was Audiolab 8000a&p amplifiers and a pair of Monitor Audio BR5 speakers
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    Just bought an Arcam rDAC on impulse

    The link for maplin power supply would be good thanks
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    Just bought an Arcam rDAC on impulse

    I have just picked up a second hand rDAC which I am going to use with my Marantz CD63 KI and hoping I have not wasted my moeny. Will I notice an improvement by using the player as a transport linked to the DAC. I have an Audiolab 8000a mk2 bi amped to a p and bi wired to a pair of Monitor Audio...
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    Marantz CD63 ki modifying

    I have spoken to redhill audio and getting mods done in the new year they will include a low jitter clock new opamps and capacitors along with upgrading the mains cable all seems to be a good price. Let you know. I may also get hom to upgrade my Audiolab 8000a after.
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    Marantz CD63 ki modifying

    I own the above cd player and thinnking of making a few modifications to the standard spec these being changin the opamp and capacitors. Also the muting circuit is failing on my machine and it clicks between tracks Fidelity Audio have said they will bypass this also I am changing the fixed mains...
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    Marantz CD 63 KI intermitant RCA socket

    :) Been quoted £40 to fix sockets and also srrvoce and clean laser . I think this is ok :)
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    Marantz CD 63 KI intermitant RCA socket

    How do you suggest then . I may take it to a local chap .
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    Marantz CD 63 KI intermitant RCA socket

    Sorry to be silly took the top of and can see the 2 metal pins should i drop the solder so they are joined ?
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    Marantz CD 63 KI intermitant RCA socket

    I have a Marantz CD 63 KI CD player whichi I have bought second hand recently allthough it sounds superb there appears to be a loose phono socket on the right hand socket you have to move the conector for it to stay on . Do the sockets need replacing or is it a dry joint I can easily fix with a...
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    Mrantz CD63 KI

    Just bought thiis player and it is awseome wished I had done it earlier. However it does appear that the right hand side phono socket is loose think it needs replacing any ideas where I can order a replcement